Local residents in town for the week
Tom Wilson of Leesville and W Motsinger of Kurtz were in town Tuesday. John Jackson of Tunnelton and Solon Wilcox of Ft Ritner visited on Monday. Mrs Harley Anderson and Mrs May McMann are improving after illnesses. M F Brown of Guthrie township was in town Tuesday. M H Guthrie oversees the Western Union office during M W Rush's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Wilson
Leesville
W. ©. Motsinger
Kurtz
John Jackson
Tunnelton
Solon Wilcox
Ft. Ritner
M. F. Brown
Guthrie Township
M. H. Guthrie
Western Union Telegraph Office
M. W. Rush
D. K. Motsinger
Isaac M. Guthrie
Flinn Township
Claud Richards
Telephone Combine Faces Bedford Entrance Bid
Several telephone companies seeking access to Bedford plan a consolidation to present a united front to the Central Union Telephone Co.
Bedford local notes and town visitors weekly report
Numerous residents and visitors appear in Bedford on Tuesday and Wednesday including Homer Short B W Rumsey John Trueblood D K Motsinger Dr W T Huson Isaac M Guthrie Rosa Peters Rev Charles A Ward and others. Community events include a scarlet fever case in Ed Hartman’s family and a church attendance note at the First M E church. The Linton Daily Call debuts and local business news mentions Roy Reddoe partnering with Stanley Chrisler in the druggists trade.
First Nursing Lecture Begins Series at M E Church
Dr A J McDonald spoke at the First M E church Monday night to a large audience. The series appears popular and the second lecture is scheduled for next Monday at 8 pm with free admission to the general public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. McDonald
M. E. Church
Citizens and visitors throng the city Wednesday
Elza Smith arrives from Williams while Charley Hartley the transfer man lingers with a mashed foot. Numerous residents from River Vale Shans wick Eaglesville Heltonville and nearby areas visit for business social calls and travel to appointments. A child of John W Harris dies. the Hopkins graveyard burial follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Harris
Hopkins
Grand Jury actions and court notes across Monroe County
The Grand Jury convened Monday and returned indictments including Eliza McGrew for petit larceny and John Carroll for assault with intent to kill, with trials set for Saturday. Reuben Miller vs John M. Miller on two notes worth 250 dollars is on trial this Saturday before Judge Martin. Various civil filings, marriages, and local notices follow, including a divorce affidavit by Mrs. D B Caughthran and community updates on residents and a charity event at the Daughters of Rebekah hall March 8 featuring a variety social and a Jerusalem prize game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza McGrew
Mitchell
Eliza
Reuben Miller
John M. Miller
Martin
John H. Edwards
H. P Pearson
D. B.caughthran
Sword of Justice
John Carroll
Charles Reid
James Davis
Bedford
Grand
Petit Juries
Rebekah
Jerusalem
Dedrick
Bass
Madison Township
Washington Herald
Mrs Isaac Kern Dies In Englewood At Home
Mrs Isaac Kern died at 4 p m Tuesday at her Englewood home. The funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p m with services at the residence conducted by Elders Franklin and Small. Burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Kern
Englewood
Franklin and Small
Green Hill
Sutherland and Lancaster Wed in Local Baptist Church
Mr Thomas C Sutherland and Miss Eliza Lancaster were joined in marriage at the First Baptist church Tuesday at 8 30 by Rev C W Chadwick. Bert Coffey played the wedding march. The bride wore a white organdy dress with lace and ribbons and carried brides roses. Beulah Coffey of Ellettsville was bridesmaid in white organdy with white roses. Dr S E Wright of Peoria Ill acted as best man. The couple will reside in the Crooke property on South O street after a short housekeeping period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. C. Sutherland
Eliza Lancaster
First Baptist Church
C. W. Chadwick
Bert Coffey
Beulah Coffey
Ellettsville
S. E. Wright
Peoria
Crooke
South O Street
16Th
17Th Streets
Kemp's Balsam Remedy for Grippe and Pneumonia Prevention
A remedy for the grippe recommends Kemp's Balsam as especially suitable for throat and lungs. Buy now to prevent pneumonia by keeping coughs loose and lungs clear. Sold by all druggists for 25c and 50c.
Local Briefs and Notices From City and Surrounding Areas
A montage of city social and civic notes includes arrivals and visits by T. J. Donica, John Harvey, L. Michaels, Clyde Burton, Rev. Lowry Adamson, Ira and Florence Cooper, Mrs. Margaret Short, Miss Lucy Messick, Mrs. Will Sears, Adam Sellars, Noble Sellars, and Isaac Hatton. Also recorded are marriage licenses for Noble Mitchell and Euphia G. Nickless, Lawrence Cooper and Rosa Hughes, and a move by Hatton family. A marriage occurred between George F. Palmer and Nettie M. Peyton. Henry L. Ikerd and Charlotte McAfee visit Orleans to see Levi Ikerd. State political notes report Senator Inman and Mr. Davis voting differently on railroad consolidation, with both named as potential Democratic congressional contenders. Epworth League nursing lectures reveal divides among city physicians, who avoid mingling despite offering services.
Local residents and visitors frequent the city notes
Mrs Mary Hughes of Mitch ell and W H Martin of Norman Station visited the city this weekend. Miss Belle Weaver returned to Heltonville while Edgar Stipp and Ziba Owens came from Heltonville Friday. Rev L Norman of Bartlettsville and J A Stewart went to Lafay ette to enter Soldiers Home. Mary McLaughlin bought the Meinzer property on North I street. Fred Owen received the first carload of beck beer. A marriage license issued to Geo F Palmer and Nettie M Peyton. Harve Fleetwood and Miss Birdie Williams visited Friday. Mrs Myra Holmes of Indian Springs stays in the city. Claude Clark from Heltonville headed to Ft Ritner Friday. Mrs Arlie Lermond left for Albuquerque for health. Joseph Pender near east of the city is ill with dropsy. Mabel Holmes visiting Theresa Sears on North M street. Marshall township Teachers Institute held at Judah school house. Mrs Homer Short returned to Williams from Bedford Saturday. James Anderson of southern Missouri left for Valley View. A R Record returned to Springville from Indianapolis. Mrs J T Stipp of Pinhook visited sister Mrs Sallie Smith. Jack Smith of the Indianapolis press, IU alumnus, published a humorous illustrated sheet featuring current events.
Mrs Winterhalter Hosts Dinner Honoring Miss O Connell
Mrs. Joseph Winterhalter entertained Tuesday at dinner in honor of Miss Mary O Connell. Guests included Miss Mary Ryan, Miss Edna Beem, Miss Katie Johnson, Mrs. James Mahan, Mrs. Frank Carico and son, Mrs. Theodore Heiger and family, and Mrs. John Maroney of New Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Winterhalter
Mary O'Connell
Mary Ryan
Edna Beem
Katie Johnson
James Mahan
Frank Carico
Theodore Heiger
John Maroney
New Albany
Local social notes and personal visits fill Bedford city
B B Marley loans money and numerous residents move about Bedford city visiting relatives and attending events. The column lists residents from Heltonville Avoca Mitchell Elnora and beyond, plus visits by J M Kirby W W Cole and others and routine health and business notes. A Baptist convention and a court trial are noted along with a bowling match at Bedford Alley Friday night drawing 25 cents admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone City Bowling Club
Bloomington
Bedford Alley
Commissioners Court Records Show Contracts and Franchises
The Board adjourned Wednesday evening. John C. Bauer won the contract for installing water-closets in the courthouse basement. A proposed Palestine bridge over White River was presented with no action. Reports on Bono township macadam roads were given. Shanswick township grave roads bids were rejected. new bids will be sought. An April 6 election for Bone gravel road was ordered, with 2 to 3 miles planned. Liquor license grants went to Hail Bedford Spaulding Bedford Annettes Reed's Station Felkner Huron. The Street Railway Co. received a franchise for a line in Bedford and beyond city limits to quarry settlements. Nugent Mitchell liquor license remonstrance passed with 477 signatures. Mantler did not file. temperance group expects ruling against him. Dr. J. T. McFarlin Williams and David Beavers Vincennes visited. Advertisement for monuments by Jas. O Connell Bedford. No agent, direct buys. granite, marble, limestone.
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Palestine
White River
Henry McIintire
A. D. Pless
Chas. F. Lewis
Bono Township
Shanswick Township
Bone
Charles E. Hail
Bedford
Oliver Spaulding
Joseph Annettes
Reed’s Station
Horatio C. Felkner
Huron
County Board
The
Street Railway Co
Frederick R
Mole”) Nugent
Mitchell
William Mantler
Inspectors Swindle Report Warns Rural Post Offices
Reports say swindlers posing as rural free delivery inspectors travel the country and threaten to inspect boxes then demand three or four dollars as rent. Indiana Senate lobbyists for steam railroads and interurban firms watch House Bill 536, requiring fire-proof fencing along rights‑of‑way, with rail interests opposing posts and fences for interurbans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O. Department
Senate Chamber
Indiana
Lower Branch
Adamson
City Police Court and Congressional District Notice
City police court reports John Burns and William Jackson jailed for plain drunk. Burns pays 1.50, Jackson 9.50 in fines and costs after pleading guilty. Legislature confirms Monroe County stays in Second Congressional District with Democrats likely to hold the seat, naming Robert W. Miers as a 1902 Democratic candidate for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burns
William Jackson
Teaford
Myers
Stephenson
Burns
Jackson
Monroe County
McKinley
Indiana
Robert W. Miers
Congress
National League adopts rules tightening pitching and catcher position
In New York the National League approved several rule changes. A pitched ball fouled twice before two strikes will count as a strike, catchers must stand ten feet from the plate, and the pitcher must deliver to the plate within twenty seconds. A pitched ball to a batter hit by a pitch now counts as a ball. Wisconsin named to replace Oregon in Asiatic waters. Chinese court delays Pekin return until legation boundaries and guards are adjusted. Salem Indiana farmhouse burns, $2,500 loss, couple escaped.
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National League
New York
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